A Review of the Saratoga Jacks Thermal Cooker
I am now the proud owner of a 7-liter Saratoga Jacks Thermal cooker. This is a thermal cooker that works on the same principle as the Wonder Oven. The 7-liter cooker will feed 6-10 people. Just …
Oral Rehydration Therapy
[/caption] Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) is a simple treatment for dehydration caused by diarrhea, resulting from cholera or rotavirus or other diseases. ORT is a mixture of salts and sugars that is taken by mouth. …
A Review of the UCO Candle Lantern
I recently received one of the UCO Candle Lanterns from the factory, this is the same one they sell at REI. The reason I know it is the same as the one they sell at …
Swiss Water Bladders
[/caption] About 15 years ago, I purchased some 5-gallon Swiss Water Bladders. They are a heavy rubber bladder with a combination cap and faucet. Over the years I have used them for many things on …
Hand Crank Can Sealers
I have an old hand crank number 10-can sealer I bought about 1982. Since then I have used it to can a lot of food. However what I want to mention here are the other …
Old Cooking Definitions
Here is a list of terms definitions and measurements used in old cookbooks. These are very helpful when trying to follow old recipes. Oven temperatures Slow = up to 300 FVery moderate = 300 F …
Wonder Oven Bread
Try the following recipe for making bread in a Wonder Oven (a heat retention cooker). See for directions on how to make one. Start with your favorite bread recipe. Mix up the dough, and let it …
How can a shammy help you in a survival situation?
Get a real shammy made of chamois leather not one of the new synthetic imitations. First, a shammy can be used to collect water or dew off plants in a survival situation. But probably the …
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Rehydrating vegetables
[/caption] Most vegetables need to be reconstituted and cooked prior to eating. There are a few exceptions like potatoes and zucchini. The best way to reconstitute most vegetables is to do it in two steps. …
Suet and Tallow
[/caption] One thing that my wife and I have noticed is that many people have become so dependent on prepared foods that they don’t know how to cook from scratch. Terms like suet and tallow …